A review by colittle
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reading this book is like being punched repeatedly in the throat. Five stars.
Graphic: Racism, Torture, Suicide, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Death, and Colonisation
Moderate: Violence, Classism, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, War, and Slavery